Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $168 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 36/100 vs 32/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 622,608); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 217g).
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $168 vs $182
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 2183
- Lighter: 200g vs 217g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 4 points higher (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $168 | $182 |
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $14. Poco M7 Plus 5G is cheaper by $14.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (53/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (50/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A26 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.